NASA's top priority in human space flight is to develop a sustained human presence on the Moon, as a stepping stone for the future exploration of Mars and other destinations.

A sustained human presence on the Moon will allow astronauts and researchers the opportunity to leverage new technologies in addressing the challenges of sustaining life on another celestial body.

Space is the world's ultimate high ground, returning to the Moon and reinvigorating our human space flight program is a matter of national security.

China and Russia have declared their intentions of colonizing the Moon.

NASA shall plan to return to the Moon by 2022 and develop a sustained human presence on the Moon.

Sponsor's argument for bill: Rep. John Culberson: It is critical for NASA to have a bold vision for space exploration, one that the
President has failed to provide. Johnson Space Center would flourish with a declared mission to return to the Moon by 2022.